York County, SC Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front setback
- 50 ft major, 25 ft minor
- Side yard
- 10 ft RSF, 30 ft RUD
- Rear yard
- 25 ft RSF
- Code table
- Zoning Code 155.058
- Authority
- SC Code 6-29-720
Summary
York County zones its unincorporated areas. Under Zoning Code Section 155.058, single-family RSF-40 and RSF-30 lots keep a 50-foot front setback on major roads, 25 feet on minor roads, 10-foot side yards, and a 25-foot rear.
the areas and dimensions of land, water, and air space to be occupied by buildings and structures, and the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the amount of off-street parking and loading that must be provided
Full Breakdown
South Carolina home rule lets York County zone, and it does. The county zoning code sets real dimensional standards across districts near Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Clover, and the unincorporated Lake Wylie area. Table 155.058-1 fixes minimum setbacks by district. Residential Single-Family lots (RSF-40, RSF-30) require a 50-foot front setback from a major road, 25 feet from a minor road, 10-foot side yards, and a 25-foot rear. Rural Development (RUD) lots require 30-foot side and rear setbacks. Cluster-subdivision lots may drop side setbacks to five feet. Municipalities like Rock Hill and Tega Cay apply their own zoning inside city limits.
Violations & Fines
Building inside a required setback without a variance blocks the zoning permit and can trigger a stop-work order, correction, or removal. The Board of Zoning Appeals hears variance requests based on hardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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